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Adding IP addresses to your whitelist lets that IP address connect to your ServerQuery with as many connections as it wants. You need to be very careful with this setting since if that IP becomes compromised there is nothing stopping it from continually attempting to log into the serveradmin account and finally getting in resulting in you losing all control over your server. Please only add IP addresses that you full trust and know are secure. As soon as you no longer trust whoever owns that IP make sure you remove it right away. Before you add any IP to your whitelist ask yourself the following questions.
- Does this IP really need to be whitelisted? - The only time you really need to whitelist an IP is if the IP will send lots of commands continually to the server, a bot is one good example, but something like a viewer is not.
- Do I know without a doubt that this IP is secure secure? - Even some major TeamSpeak viewers don't have secured IP addresses yet have thousands of users. Be very careful who has real control since it gives someone full access to your server.
- Are all the other IP's in the list still secure? - Whenever you update the list make sure you take careful note of any IP addresses that aren't needed anymore always make sure only the absolute necessary IP addresses are added.
How to add the IP into your server whitelist
- Log into your VPS via SSH
- Navigate to the TeamSpeak 3 folder and show all the files.- If you followed our setup for the server then the commands will be:
cd /home/ts3/teamspeak3-server_linux_amd64 ls -la
- Open your file for editing- by default the following will be the name of your whitelist file
nano query_ip_whitelist.txt
- Add each IP on its own line - Each IP will be on its own line be careful to not have any other spaces or line breaks in the file.
- Save and exit - in nano to save and exit you press ctrl+x. It will ask you if you want to save the buffer and you say yes.
- Allow the IP in all firewalls - It is important to make sure you make sure the IP is whitelisted in your firewall. This will make sure that even during attacks where the firewall is working extra hard your IP whitelisted IP always gets through.
- You're all done! - The server will automatically get the new IP from the whitelist after a short period usually an hour or so. If you don't want to wait then you can simply restart your TeamSpeak 3 server.


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Hey y'ulle. I've noticed a lot of people talking about this thing called 'Global Warming' lately. They also talk about 'sustainability' and 'going green'. Apparently it's all because of some consumer fad called 'Recycling'. I read on some trend blog that Recycling is the 80s Shoulder Pad Fad reinterpreted. Not sure I should buy into it. My personal brand says I should stick to trends and ignore fads.
"You a fad / that means it somethin' that we already had / but once you gone / you don't come back" – Dr Dre featured in Eminem's Anthem for a Generation "Encore"
I just did some research and according to The Diesel Global World Report, Global Warming is gonna be rad. Diesel has paid an artist to render their findings so that you can better get an idea of what will happen when Global Warming hits. These are the results:
Not sure what everyone's on about. Just looks like the world will eventually become one big beach, which is what we've all been working for, anyway. Also, I heard at some blog party that all the 'green this, green that' is just a viral campaign for Hyperrama. Nice one. They'll probably win a Loerie Grand Eagle Prix for it.
Guess I don't want to be completely out of what's in, you know? I've been thinking about how I can tastefully incorporate this new socially-aware movement into my life so it makes me look like a person who is 'responsible, enlightened and aware'. Maybe I should get some hemp socks from Woolworths or some Hemp Hand Cream from the Body Shop and just tell myself that the tube isn't made of lead. Maybe I can preach to my friends but just ignore the fact that I drive a Hummer. Like I said, don't want to get too into this fad coz it's about to tip mainstream any minute now, like pencil skirts.

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April 2010 – Apple has just begun shipping the iPad and announced iPhone OS 4.0. But among the 100+ new features in the next-gen OS, one is still missing – wireless syncing. While the reasons for Apple still refusing to embrace the space age and enabling our "Jesus" iDevices to finally go completely wireless are a mystery, it can be done! One Greg Hughes has just submitted a miracle app to Apple for review – Wi-Fi Sync! I have no idea how he managed it, but the app seems to work and what's even more – it is completely done under the terms of the iPhone SDK without any use of private APIs whatsoever!
What can I say? Thank you, Mr. Greg Hughes – you're my hero! And let's hope the app doesn't suffer the ill fate of Google Voice and the hundreds of apps, never approved by Apple.


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Woodson's plea: I-64 shooter convicted of 14 counts
As the indictments were read, 20-year-old Slade Woodson stood in Albemarle Circuit Court Wednesday and said "guilty" 14 times, the aftermath of a beer-fueled shooting rampage that shut down Interstate 64 and Albemarle County public schools nearly a year ago.
He was facing 28 to 150 years in jail and $900,000 in fines, although the prosecutor said that under sentencing guidelines, it's unlikely Woodson–- incarcerated since March–- will serve as much as 28 years.
Woodson had been expected to plead guilty December 3; instead, he asked for a new attorney to replace Public Defender Jim Hingeley.
At issue, Commonwealth's Attorney Denise Lunsford told Judge Cheryl Higgins, was a mandatory minimum sentence of eight years that Woodson was facing for two felony firearm charges. Lunsford dropped one of those charges, reducing the total felonies to 14 and opening the door to a three-year mandatory minimum for using a gun while committing a felony.
"I think this plea is a fair compromise that accurately reflects Mr. Woodson's desire to take responsibility," said Woodson's new lawyer, Jessica Smith, noting that her client wanted to avoid putting the victims through a trial. Appearing today in court in a tie instead of the prison garb he's worn over the past year, Woodson limited his remarks to answering simple questions from the judge.
"One of the considerations I had," said prosecutor Lunsford, explaining why she decided to accept a plea in what she called a "very provable" case, "was the number of agencies involved, bringing in the victims, the expense to the Commonwealth, and the burden on the victims."
The events that shut down a 20-mile stretch of I-64 began the evening of March 26, when Woodson and then-16-year-old Brandon Dawson drove around in Woodson's orange AMC Gremlin, a distinctive vehicle later captured on video in Waynesboro.
The two got together to work on cars, said Lunsford. They also were drinking beer and firing a .22-caliber rifle belonging to Woodson's employer and later reported stolen, Lunsford told Judge Higgins. (Having already pleaded guilty, Dawson was sentenced July 8 to six months on top of the three he'd already spent in juvenile detention.)
Woodson allegedly admits to a litany of targets: an electrical transformer, an occupied residence on Dry Bridge Road, the Ivy Post Office, a deer on Miller School Road, and–- launching the panic–- at a car and a truck underneath I-64 at exit 114 at Ivy. The pair then went to mile marker 107, Lunsford said, and fired from an overpass at westbound traffic, hitting three more vehicles.
Lunsford said that Woodson fired at another occupied dwelling on Greenwood Road and then drove over to Waynesboro, where he's already been sentenced to two years for firing at an occupied home, a bank, and a vehicle.
In Albemarle, the 14-felony plea consists of two counts of malicious wounding (two drivers were slightly injured), attempted malicious wounding, five counts of shooting into an occupied motor vehicle, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, three counts shooting from a motor vehicle, and two counts of firing into an occupied dwelling.
Lunsford noted that there could have been more charges for other shots taken that night, such as the Ivy Post Office and a bullet-riddled VDOT vehicle.
Woodson faces sentencing June 23.
"I am relieved this is over, and I'm relieved for the community," Lunsford said following the hearing. "I think back to those two days in March–- the schools were closed, and we didn't know if we were dealing with another D.C. sniper."
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Woodson should take lessons on how to wrap a tie. Lunsford sure took it easy on him. He'll be out way too soon for what he did. He came within an inch of killing. My guess, Lunsford will ultimately regret her easy approach with Woodson.I hope I'm incorrect.
Plop. it's not over yet. You have no idea how much time the judge is going to give him yet.
Interesting though. How much time do you think he should be sentenced to?
i think 7 years would be just and appropriate. he was obviously mad or was torn in some way. 7 years is plenty of time to reflect on his actions and quell most of the public disatisfaction with the amount of time given.
Sick, I realize the sentencing is yet to come.When they bargain,plea;I start to worry they going the light route.Lunsford appears to try and calm our fears in mentioning the DC sniper case.Woodson's moves were just as serious.It was only a stroke of luck his bullets were off target.This guy doesn't look the part but he did the part.Most normal people, even drunk wouldn't do such a thing.I also think it would have been good therapy for Woodson to face those he hurt in court today.Has Woodson undergone a mental evaluation? Maybe the results are private.I sure would be interested in gaining insight with regard to what circumstances led to such an outburst. Beer contributed, but I think there is more to the story.I'm afraid, unless he gains the proper help, he will be dangerous upon release.From what I have heard, prison causes more mental dysfunction than it fixes.
So, you think 7 years in Criminal College, a/k/a prison, is going to reform him?
And if you recall, 7 years is four years longer than given to a murderer a few years back.
quote: "Most normal people, even drunk, wouldn't do such a thing."
Ohh, really? What if I told you a carload of cops went down Main Street one evening shooting up the city for sport? They were normal people, and they were drunk! (true story)
Sick, No, I think the broken prison system will further damage him.That is why I think it is more likely than not, he could be more dangerous upon release. I hope he can become a normal citizen one day, but it doesn't usually happen that way,does it?.This is a sad case in that Woodson made horrible choices at a young age. I hope he can truly and permanently change his ways. I also hope he doesn't learn more bad behaviors in prison.
Sick, I don't agree THOSE COPS were normal. I'm surprised you think they are normal???
wow sick.... that is sick! (in a bad way) how long ago was this?
I can't place an exact year to the tale, but it was prior to 1970. I do know several cops that were in the car that could tell you exactly when it was. They probably have a transmission repair bill framed on the wall with the words "WHAT A STUPID THING TO HAVE DONE!" written across it in big bold black letters! :)
I want to make it very clear though, I was NOT in this car and I was not involved.
Thank God, the only casualties were traffic lights being shot out, and the vehicles transmission that took a careless discharge of the firearm into the bell housing.
Yes plop, they were normal people who finished out their police careers and are now on retirement. They, like Woodson, got drunk and did a foolish thing. Should these cops have been thrown in prison for 28 to 150 years?
The good ole days! I miss them! Let me tell you another tale. It's off topic here, but it's hilarious!
Cops used to go into the courtroom at night and turn the lights on. A cop would put the judge's black robe on and pretend to be the judge. The cops would bring in a person arrested for public intoxication. They would have a mock trial and the "judge" would sentence the drunk to life in prison!
Can you imagine being drunk enough to be arrested, and yet sober enough to still comprehend the English language and understand what's going on around you? You've just been sentenced to life in prison for being drunk in public!!!! :)
Sick, I'm not going to allow you to get away with this one. You continue to lump THOSE police officers in the "normal" catagory.I just don't believe they behaved normally.I personally know many cops who would never do such a thing.
Sick, I think the above story is funny.The one that happened in the court room :-))))
OK, have it your way! They were mentally deranged psychopaths who wore badges and uniforms so as to serve and protect the community for 30+ years each!
Come to think of it, you might be right! :)
Heard Denise Lunsford on the radio news and was disappointed. She said, basically, that for a while when the shootings were occurring that people were really scared, that it could have been another Northern Va sniper situation. HELLO!!!! IT WAS EXACTLY THAT! It was cars being shot at by a firearm. I don't know why she felt the need to minimize. But, none the less, good job to her to save the taxpayers from a trial expense and the victims from having to re-live the experience.
I don't think it's quite fair to compare Woodson with the D C Snipers.
For weeks, it was "one shot, one kill" with the D C Snipers.
Sick, I agree, I believe I first presented the same idea.
So these guys had bad aim. Just lucky nobody was killed.
Lots of differences between the DC Snipers and these knuckleheads. That is patently obvious. As for Slade, lots of questions but one point is evident: Is anybody surprised that someone from Central Virginny named Slade driving an American Motors vehicle drinking cheap beer would engage in this behavior? I think Lunsford should have pushed for community service: cleaning up spent shells at the Rivanna Shooting Club on Old Lynchburg Road would be a good start.
It is a sad day when a good young man cannot even enjoy some libation and go plinking with his privately-owned firearm. Welcome to the Gulag Albemarle!
First of all, Media Matters is not an organization "pledged to eliminate conservative talk radio." It's an organization pledged to correct the misinformation dispensed by Right-wing media outlets and pundits.
Calling Michael Savage a "Ph.D. researcher" is strecthing the definition of that term to a near Silly Putty-like distortion. Savage's doctorate is in a custom-made discipline that, apparently, nmo one else has pursued, and Savage's three political books have shown him to be anything BUT a researcher. Thanks to the footnotes he supplies, even a casual reader can see that the books are riddled with misquotes, cherrypicked information and they rely heavily on other people's work, some of which is incorrect.
Third, whether or not Savage has a radio program has absolutely nothing to do with free speech. Savage is free to step up on his soapbox, start his recording of "Dixie" and spew his filth from any street corner. The First Amendment does not, however, guarantee him the right to a nationally syndicated radio program. If that were the case, we'd all be suing Clear Channel for our three-hour time slot.
Savage is a pompous ass but I do think media matters has an agenda to squelch conservative talk rather than actually debate an issue.
Regardless of his footnotes many of his points are well taken.
Liberlais want to ease the pain while conservatives want to solve the problems. Translation: you need to break a few eggs to make an ommelette.
"Regardless of his footnotes many of his points are well taken."
That's astounding. So it doesn't matter if he lies, if he misrepresents information or if he passes on bad information from someone else without having checked it first. Many of his points are well taken.
I don't understand how his "points" can be accepted when their underlying premise is proven false. How do you accept a "point" built on a lie?
Many things that he says are rue and correct and never debated by liberals because they have no reasonable defense.
For instance in California the school cannot hand out an aspirin but a teeneger can get a state funded abortion without their parents knowledge simply by going before an aministrative judge and proclaiming that her parents would freak out.
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As a rare book dealer, Don Stewart buys a lot of estates. So many that sometimes he puts stuff aside, and then forgets about it.
Usually, the owner of MacLeod's Books can piece together where things come from. But he was stumped when he recently discovered a cache of old vaudeville photos in one of his storage spaces.
There were about 30 prints in the collection, dating as far back as 1916. They were stuffed into an old brown paper bag that reads Vitagraph, which is the name of a motion picture company in business between 1897 and 1925.
On the front, someone has written in pencil the title "Queen of the Youkon," which is the name of a 1940 film (spelled Yukon, not Youkon).
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They have also written "Allen Theatre, now the Strand" above the title. Below it, they wrote: "I worked at Strand Theatre during Fanchon and Marco Shows. Auntie Adrainne opened the theatre as a singer and acconanaist to many of the finds."
Lord knows what "acconanaist" is supposed to mean — perhaps "accordionist". But they did spell Fanchon and Marco right.
Fanchon Simon and her brother Marco Wolff were quite famous in the 1920s for their touring vaudeville shows. Fanchon went on to become a movie producer in the '30s, while Marco produced several Academy Award presentations.
The Allen theatre was an ornate, 2,000-seat movie palace that opened on Aug. 14, 1920 at Georgia and Seymour, across from the Hudson's Bay store. The Allen chain went bankrupt, and in 1923 the theatre became the Strand. Both the Allen and Strand featured live vaudeville acts before their movies, sometimes supplied by Fanchon and Marco.
Stewart's cache of photos includes some wonderful promo shots for Fanchon and Marco stars like June Clyde, a vivacious gal who went on to become a minor movie star. She was probably about 20 in the promo photo, where she is described as the "leading lady with Will King in Fanchon and Marco's 'Chicken a la King' idea."
Why they called skits "ideas" has been lost to time, as are the details of "a coast-wide Fanchon and Marco opportunity contest" that produced a photo of a bevy of beauties in one-piece bathing suits on top of a convertible.
Another pic features the F&M girls in floor-length gowns holding their champagne glasses high. It has an over-the-top '20s art-deco vibe, but it is not nearly as risqué as a shot of eight female dancers with bare midriffs.
Still, many of the photos Stewart found in his storage pre-date Fanchon and Marco, and seem to be of western Canadian performers — their promo shots were taken by companies like the Western Art Gallery in Winnipeg, the Royal Studio in Regina, and Art-o-Camera on Granville Street.
One features a woman dressed as a clown who has autographed her photo "To Lucy Cage, 17/9/16, From Betty." The whole collection probably belonged to Lucy Cage — there are several photos signed "To Lucy."
She must have been well-liked, because several performers have added personal notes to their autographs. A starlet who called herself "Big Chief Teddy" calls Lucy "My Papoose"; an actress in nun garb calls Lucy "the dearest little pal I ever had."
The nun's name was Jean, but there is no last name. Most of the identities of the people in the photos are lost — they were probably bit players, rather than stars, and faded from the public eye as vaudeville waned in the 1930s.
Just what Lucy's relationship to the vaudevillians was, or whatever happened to her, is also a mystery. There is no Lucy Cage listed in Vancouver directories of the era. In fact, there are no Cages, period.
But I was able to track down some information on one of the acts, the Gray Family.
There were six Grays in the act, five girls (Ruth, Madge, Jennie, Dolly and Maisie) and one boy (Leonard). You can piece together the Gray story through a Google search, which turns up old newspaper stories from the Edmonton Journal and Regina Morning Leader in 1925, and the Toledo News-Bee in 1933.
The family immigrated to Winnipeg from Scotland in the early 1900s, and had eight children —seven girls and one boy. The father, John Gray, served with the Winnipeg Grenadiers during the First World War, and was blinded.
With John Gray unable to work, his wife Jane turned her talented offspring into a vaudeville act. After touring western Canada, the family moved to New York, the centre of the vaudeville universe.
VIEW MORE PHOTOS HERE, or if you're using a mobile app, tap the story image and swipe.
The members of the act changed over the years — the Jennie in the postcard was Jane Gray's granddaughter. Her niece, Edith Heilman, put together a family history online, and was quite excited to see the postcard.
"That's my family!" she said in an email. "This is the only picture I have seen with Jennie in it. Jennie is my aunt, my mother's sister. Jennie's maiden name is Porter, first of 10 children of Lydia Gray and Adam Porter. The others are all children of Jane Gray, my grandmother.
"Jennie was only in the act for one year. When Lydia found out they were performing in California and not New York, she drove cross country to bring her back."
But thanks to Don Stewart's cache of old photos, Jennie Porter's stint with the Gray Family has re-emerged, almost a century later.


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16-year-old Helena Muffly wrote exactly 100 years ago today:
Tuesday, December 19, 1911: Fixed up some for Christmas although I guess no one is coming. I like to have things seem like it ought to. Jimmie is so anxious to know what I got your highness.
Her middle-aged granddaughter's comments 100 years later:
I can almost feel Grandma's pain when she wrote this entry. I wonder why no one was coming—but it makes it feel proud that Grandma did some decorating so that things "looked like they ought to."
Throughout most of December the diary entries indicated that Grandma was looking forward to Christmas.
What could have possibly been wrong? The diary provides no clues.
Was someone ill? . . . .Had there been a disagreement with someone in the extended family?
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Jimmie was Grandma's 6-year-old brother. I think that "your highness" refers to their older sister Ruth. In the diary when Grandma was annoyed with Ruth she used other terms and nicknames (such as Rufus) for her sister.


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Help Identify the Red Car Flasher NR13008pvLos Angeles. Detectives have released a second sketch of a man they have dubbed, the Red Car Flasher, who has exposed his naked body to teen-aged Hispanic girls near Arleta and Panorama City middle and high schools over a dozen times since August 2011. Detectives have attributed the latest incident to the same suspect. This most recent incident occurred at Woodman Avenue and Lassen Street.
(Sketches: Right: March 2012; Left: January 2013)
"Two victims in separate incidents have given us descriptions that have resulted in two nearly identical sketches," said Detective Luz Montero, an investigator at LAPD's Mission Area Police Station. "We think the suspect lives in the area he prowls."
On the afternoon of December 22, 2012, an 18-year-old girl was walking on the sidewalk near Woodman Avenue and Lassen Street, when she noticed a red compact car parked at the curb with the passenger door open. A fair-skinned man unexpectedly jumped out from the open car door, completely naked, and extended his arms toward the girl as if to hug or grab her. The girl ran away, and the suspect drove away in the red car.
"We want to warn the public again with this latest incident before the school session resumes, and we want everyone to be on the lookout for the Red Car Flasher," Detective Montero explained. "We're calling him a flasher, but since he has tried to grab victims, the stakes are much higher." So far, no victims have been physically harmed.
The red compact car is a commonality among all the cases, as is the suspect's light complexion and close-cropped, receding hair with a bit of gray. Victims have ranged his age between 25 and 40 years and height from medium to tall. He may have a scar on one cheek, and one victim thought his name may be Paul. The red car may be an older import like a Honda, Toyota, or Nissan. In some cases he may have tried to hide the license plate of the car with a towel or shirt. All the victims have been Hispanic girls in their teens.
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Welcome Allie Eyerly!!!
Like to introduce our newest member to our family, Allie Eyerly as our Project Specialist. I recently sat down with Allie and got to know her a little better, and I do think she is going to fit right into our little family here at HOTP. We are all excited to have her here, Welcome Allie!!
About Allie
When I was seventeen, I was hired as a sales associate at my local Paper Zone. It only took minutes for me to fall head over heels in love with scrapbooking. In the three years I worked there, I never saved a penny because I spent it all on crafting supplies. I've been scrapbooking ever since. I was unable to craft during most of my time at college (tiny dorm room), but recently, after a year in my new apartment, I removed my kitchen table to make room for a crafting station. Who needs a kitchen table anyways? My other big hobby is reading—in December I graduated from Multnomah University with a Bachelor of Science in English and Biblical Studies. I come to Paper Wishes from Pamplin Media Group, where I worked as a Sales Assistant. My life has been a whirlwind lately—a new job, AND the most exciting event of my life! On February 4th a wonderful man named Michael Stewart asked me to marry him. We're getting married on August 31st, and I can't wait! Fun fact: It's only been a month and I have the ENTIRE wedding planned! I think I might have set a world record!!
Tell us about your job details –
I'm still learning about my job details. So far I seem to be primarily working on bits of the catalog and editing newsletters. My office is located between Sandy (VP of Operations) and Paulette, so I prefer to think that my job is to function as Sandy's right hand and Paulette's left.
What are you most excited about working on?
I'm most excited to learn about the happenings of this company and the products we make and sell. So far my favorite time was a meeting I had with Paulette and Stan where I got to see some of the new products manufacturers were sending over. It was just as exciting as Christmas! I can tell you that I am just so excited!
What excites you about the future with HOTP?
I could not be more thrilled to be working here. This is my absolute dream job. True story—I cried when I saw the job posting. Yup, I'm an emotional one (I cry during most movies, even Finding Nemo. Don't get me started about The Notebook). I've been looking for where I belong, and I know without a doubt that it is here. For the first time in my life, I am so excited on my way to work. Instead of speeding just because I'm a bad driver, I'm also speeding because I can't wait to get here and start. I am so looking forward to learning more about the goings on and to getting to know all of the wonderful people I get to work with. Sandy and Paulette seem like such wonderful ladies and I feel honored to work in such close proximity to them. Every single person I've met has been so kind and welcoming towards me and it's a huge part of why I love my job and am excited to work here.
Making a "First" Impression! awww…
On my third day here, Sandy (Ever so Wonderful VP of Operations) came in my office to sit down and wanted me to come sit next to her. I scooted over in my chair, and it got caught on the chair mat. I fell out sideways and the chair fell on top of me. I make great first impressions.
Allie, thank goodness for First Impressions, we literally had you "falling" out of your chair! But thanks again for sharing Allie! And thanks everyone for taking your time to read all about Hot Off the Press & Paper Wishes! Enjoy Cristina 🙂
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..and decorations have to be taken out., pies to be baked, wreaths to get made, a baby to get dressed in an orange outfit and a pumpkin to be bought and then transformed into breads and cakes..
Are n't you excited?
I can almost smell the cinnamon, the cloves and the nutmed. Mmm!
Mabon is coming..
..and decorations have to be taken out., pies to be baked, wreaths to get made, a baby to get dressed in an orange outfit and a pumpkin to be bought and then transformed into breads and cakes..
at 5:03:00 PM
10 comments:
- Leanna said...
Quit! Your making me crazy! I haven't been able to find my Mabon stuff anywhere. I think it's out in David's shed and he has the keys at work with him. And here I am with the decorating bug just gnawing on my bones. *sigh*
- September 5, 2013 at 5:56 PM
- mxtodis123 said...
It is wonderful isn't it? This is the first year that I will be home to really enjoy it.
- September 5, 2013 at 8:48 PM
- Debra She Who Seeks said...
Yes, I've gone into training by eating beautiful homemade apple crisp. It's tough but someone's gotta do it.
- September 5, 2013 at 8:51 PM
- Vivienne Moss said...
I am very excited. I already have a glass of apple cider in hand.
Cheers, Viv
- September 5, 2013 at 10:17 PM
- Diandra said...
They are renovating at our place at the moment, but as soon as they are done I plan on getting out all my fall decoration. I am not so much excited for Mabon, but for Samhain!!
- September 6, 2013 at 10:36 AM
- Anonymous said...
Very much so, I'm excited, my dear friend!!!
- September 7, 2013 at 11:24 PM
- jaz@octoberfarm said...
hey! how are you? i am so excited for fall though this week it's going to be vary hot. those are weeping hemlocks next to my porch! hope all is well with you!
- September 10, 2013 at 12:40 AM
- jaz@octoberfarm said...
omg...you had a baby! i certainly lost touch! she is beautiful. congratulations! my kids are 30 and 28 and i love them to pieces still!!!
- September 10, 2013 at 1:28 AM
- Natas Nest said...
Hello, I'm a new follower of your lovely blog :-). Hope you had a beautiful Mabon! And belated congratulations on your birthday and the birth of your cute little lady, hope you both are well :-)
Have a happy day!!
Nata xxx
- September 26, 2013 at 4:50 PM
- Unknown said...
Hi, just stopped by from Angela's blog.I love the feel of your blog, fun and love. I will be back. Lisa x
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KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany – An Army acquisition officer assigned here is the first in his branch selected to work with Google Inc. as part of the Army's Training with Industry Program.
Maj. Matthew Bisswurm, plans and operations officer with the 903rd Contingency Contracting Battalion, 409th Contracting Support Brigade, began his one-year internship with the Fortune 100 company in August and will bring back to the Army any lessons learned.
"I'm looking to bring some of the innovative processes and successful techniques that Google has used, and help integrate them into the Army," Bisswurm said.
The Army, as well as the acquisition career field, has prepared Bisswurm for this opportunity.
"I love the expeditionary side of contingency contracting," Bisswurm said. "I love doing missions, and I love being on a team."
One of the objectives of the TWI is to provide soldiers hands-on experience in top defense, information technology and pioneering commercial companies, officials said. The program helps improve communication between commercial industry and the Army. Working with major corporations helps the Army speak the same language as its industry partners.
Bisswurm joined the Army in 2000 and made the transition into contracting in 2008 following a second combat deployment to Iraq.
"I wanted to broaden my skills," he said. "Being in a combat deployment, I saw the direct impact contracting had on the warfighter."
Bisswurm said he wants to use the skills he learns at Google and take them back with him to his next assignment.
"I want to have a different perspective on decision making, theory, manufacturing, and problem solving," he said. "I think the Army gains ten-fold on this program. The experience and insight are immeasurable."
Selected officers, warrant officers and noncommissioned officers are placed in jobs with industry partners and exposed to innovative industrial management tactics, techniques and procedures that can benefit the Army, officials said.
After completing the training, participants are immediately placed in a mandatory follow-on Army assignment to improve the Army's ability to interact and conduct business with industry.
"We want our guys to benchmark lessons learned and effect positive change in the Army Acquisition Corps," said Scott Green, acquisition education and training branch chief, U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center.


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Grand Nordic events
Mailbag trek, another epic adventureLast weekend's Grand Nordic Mailbag Trek commemorating the old mail route from the Coulter Ranch, Granby over Cottonwood Pass to Hot Sulphur showed exactly why this could be one of the most difficult mail delivery routes in the West.Andy Peterson brought a bag of early 1900s mail discovered in his older home over 10 years ago to complete their delivery. Almost 50 people skied through private ranch lands ascending over Cottonwood Pass and dropping into Hot Sulphur Springs. This was a once-a-year chance to cross-country ski or snowshoe the old private ranches around Cottonwood Pass, through beautiful hay meadows, aspen groves and sagebrush fields ending at the Hot Sulphur Springs Fire House. At registration, weather was beautiful and snow was plentiful, but less than an hour into the trek the winds came and snow was blowing sideways in a whiteout. Thanks to experienced skiers, Brian Mountain Patrol members, Fraser Valley Partnership for Trails (FVPT) leaders and Grand Nordic instructors, participants were gathered and led up the trail. I followed with the snowmobile to make sure all remained on track but I also had problems seeing the trail.Thank you for furry friends like my dog Duke who ran ahead of me on the packed trail showing the way when I could only see a slight ridge in the snow at my side. But all found the trail signs and emerged from the meadows unscathed and with a story to tell that will live on for a long time.The warm Gatorade and snacks offered by Dan Nolan at the aid station at the top hit the spot, and only one or two skiers opted for the sag wagon down. No one accepted the extra clothes offered. Carrying a pack on a trip into the backcountry allows you to carry the food, water and extra clothes one might need in the fickle Colorado weather. Always go prepared.The storm lasted only an hour and the rest of the ski was delightful through the beautiful aspens and meadows down into Hot Sulphur Springs. The finish sign provided by Waste Management was adorned with flags and was indeed a welcome sight. Some skiers enjoyed the trek so much they skied back over to see the beautiful meadows on the east side that they had missed during the whiteout, but only after they enjoyed an incredible lunch offered by the Hot Sulphur Springs Chamber of Commerce and fire department featuring at least eight crock pots brimming with homemade soups and more.Donations were gladly accepted and even more gladly given. Most skiers and their families also visited the Pioneer Village Museum, which offered free admission for the day, and discovered what a gem it is of our local history.The Trek was sponsored by Grand Nordic in partnership with Hot Sulphur Springs Chamber of Commerce, Headwaters Trails Alliance, FVPT, and Grand County Historical Association. Proceeds help support kids' cross-country programs in Grand County. Look for it as an annual event in February.Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic CenterColorado Biathlon hosts the State Championships on Feb. 16 and 17. Check their website http://www.coloradobiathlon.org for details, schedules or to sign up.Devil's Thumb RanchFeb. 17 is the next Ski Joring Clinic from 10 a.m. to noon. Learn to ski with your dog! Cost is $30 with your own leash, harness and a $45 package includes clinic, harness and trail pass; ski rental equipment available for $10.Grand Lake Nordic CenterValentine's 2-for-1 Trail Passes for Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 14-16. The Nordic Center is celebrating Valentine's Day with a 2-for-1 Trail Pass deal. Bring your sweetie out for a special day in the beautiful outdoors!5th Annual Romp & Stomp for Grand County Pet Pals on Sunday, Feb. 17, 10 a.m. – noon. Come to the Nordic Center with your furry friends for a great fundraising event in support of the Grand County Pet Pals and their mission toward promoting responsible pet ownership and spay/neuter campaign. For more details about the event or Grand County Pet Pals, visit http://www.gcpetpals.org. MPHS NordicHelp is needed for State Meet this Thursday and Friday at Snow Mountain Ranch. Volunteers are needed to help time the races, no experience necessary. The time commitment would be from about 2:15 to 5:30 p.m. on both days. Coach Dave Zink is looking for volunteers. Contact him at 970-531-3428 or email@example.com for details.Aspen ResultsMPHS Nordic Skiers raced their last regular season meet in Aspen on Saturday, Feb. 9. The classic race was on the Aspen high school course, with fresh snow and warm temperatures making for a good classic wax challenge as teams struggled to find their kick.The Middle Park Women finished in 7th place as a team, with senior Abrah Masterson leading the panthers in for 18th place, followed by a great finish from Jenna Curran in 27th place, and then Amelia Clancy in 33rd place, just meeting her goal of qualifying for the state meet classic discipline.The MPHS men had a very strong race and just lost first place as a team by 3 points, the first time the Panthers have had three guys in the top 10 in many years.Senior Taber Miyauchi led off with a 6th place finish, just 50 seconds out of first, Simon Zink followed 8 seconds later in 7th place, and Steve Simmons brought in 10th place, about 26 seconds later. Sophomore Daniel Kopp continued his recovery from early season injury, coming in 22nd, the fourth Middle Park skier to finish above the state qualifying line for the race.
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Let's begin with the facts. This year's 12th annual installment of Art Basel Miami Beach featured 257 exhibitors (excluding publications, institutions, or bookstores). This means 257 booths spanning the floor of the approximately 500,000 square foot bottom floor of the Miami Beach Convention Center. If you walk all eight north-to-south aisles (one way), you will canvas a little over two miles of carpeted ground. This[…..]


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Ed: Pick Should Be One of These 3 Wednesday, 24 April 2013 08:25 Written by Ed Bouchette Good morning,
From what I can determine, one or two of a trio of players the Steelers covet will find their way to No. 17 tomorrow night, provided they stay there and don't swing a trade to move lower in the first round.
I've participated in two mock drafts and will do two more today, one for ESPN-TV (I'm scheduled to be on at 11:40 this morning) and one I'll put together for Thursday's Post-Gazette.
You'll have to wait until I make the pick for ESPN, but in the previous two mocks, I chose two different players. In a mock for CBS, I chose Jarvis Jones. In the beat writers' mock that took all day yesterday to go through the first round, I chose Tyler Eifert after the Saints took Jones at No. 15. In the CBS mock, the Saints took Kenny Vaccaro.
Judging by that, you might think I will pick Jones in my PG mock for Thursday. Maybe, but that mock isn't what I would pick, or the player I think the Steelers should pick, it's my prediction about who I think every team will pick. And if I think the Saints will choose Jones as a longtime writer in New Orleans selected for them yesterday, then I'm not going to pick him for the Steelers.
Do I think the Steelers should pick Jones over Eifert or Vaccaro, the third player I believe they would gladly take in the first round? I don't really know or care that much, I'm just trying to figure out who they will take. I do believe they like Jones better than Eifert or Vaccaro, so if all three dropped to them, I think that's how they'd go. I'm not SURE that's how they'd go, but based on how they play, equal talent at outside linebacker should trump equal talent at tight end and/or safety.
But let's make a case for all three:
--- Jones could be that rare outside linebacker who defies Kevin Colbert and makes an impact immediately in their defense. I thought LaMarr Woodley did that as a rookie too but he did not start, they pretty much used him only in certain pass rush situations. Jones would compete with Jason Worilds on the right outside to start and he would give them depth at a vital position in which they have little.
--- Eifert also could start immediately at tight end while Heath Miller heals, however long it takes. Once Miller is healthy, there's nothing wrong with having two tall tight ends capable of becoming main targets in the Steelers passing game. Drafting Eifert also would take the pressure off getting a top wide receiver high in this draft. With those two, Ben Roethlisberger would have all kinds of choices when he drops back. And who knows if Miller, who turns 31 in October, will ever be the same after he tore his ACL, MCL and PCL in the 15th game. --- Vaccaro would be the heir apparent at one of the two safety positions, and the Steelers need two of them. Troy Polamalu is 32 and played only seven games last season because of a calf injury. Ryan Clark turns 34 in October. They also have no one behind them after Ryan Mundy and Will Allen left as free agents. Vaccaro could put in a year as a backup, as Polamalu did as a rookie, and step in to start next season.
Those are the three players I think have the best chance to be taken by the Steelers Thursday night, but they can only take one.


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CHULA VISTA, Calif. (AP) — In a matter of minutes, a hulking power plant that loomed over San Diego Bay since the late 1950s has been demolished.
The implosion early Saturday — which had been months in the planning — turned the mighty structure into a smoking heap of concrete. The goal is to one day turn the site into a park.
Kayakers and other onlookers positioned themselves to watch the implosion of the 165-foot structure and say goodbye to a bit of local history
UT San Diego says (http://bit.ly/14GmMzc ) the South Bay Power Plant collapsed after 200 pounds of charges ignited 300 pounds of dynamite strategically embedded in steel beams.
Tanya M. Castaneda of the Port of San Diego, which owns the plant, says the $40 million demolition will dramatically open up bay views and make way for plans for a public park and economic development.
The plant was decommissioned in 2010.


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Monday, January 30, 2012
Mr. Floppy - In The House
15 comments:
- Dizzy-Dick said...
I bet you welcome any help you can get, even Mr. Floppy's.
- January 30, 2012 at 8:20 PM
- zwango said...
Wow! The photos really give a sense of the space inside your building! You did a really great job! I hope one day I do something that cool!
- January 30, 2012 at 10:29 PM
- Ron K said...
Great photo of Mr. Floppy; one can almost see his personality. Nicely done, John.
And you too, Mr. Floppy.
- January 30, 2012 at 10:44 PM
When no one is around does Mr. Floppy talk like Mr. Ed used too? How did you get him to smile for the picture?
the rat
- January 30, 2012 at 11:01 PM
- Dani said...
Mr Floppy was after the hay LOL He left loads of evidence...
- January 31, 2012 at 12:48 AM
- BBC said...
It appears that you buy some things for the same reason I do, to tear them apart.
I don't recall ever seeing a greenhouse with anything other than a dirt floor.
- January 31, 2012 at 5:48 AM
- Rita B. said...
Thank God Floppy took the road less travelled and ended up with you!
- January 31, 2012 at 7:26 AM
- Zach said...
Hey, BBC, I think the floor is stone for the "thermal mass." The sun heating the stone helps keep the greenhouse warm. It's common in greenhouse spaces that are also living spaces.
Here's another example:
- January 31, 2012 at 12:12 PM
- Rev.JimmyLeeBob said...
O--O-O--O-O--OH ..JDubya ! Now that photo and caption would make a fine Tshirt .Mind if I rip it and take it to the local Tshirt dude ?
- January 31, 2012 at 1:21 PM
- Carlos said...
Mr. Floppy isn't a wild burro. He's far too tame around people. Wild burros are a menace to all the native wildlife out there in the Big Bend area. They are wreaking havoc on the desert environment just like they did in AZ and Mexico. This is a problem created by human folly. If folks who claim that the Texas PWD shouldn't shoot them really care about them then they should pay to have them rounded up and cared for on their own dime and not complain about the gov't actually solving the problem they cheapest way they can.
- January 31, 2012 at 5:10 PM
- remmij said...
did a Google Image search of "honeywell rate gyroscope and the first and last images on the first page were TFL photos - you are setting yourself up for future DoD contracts or a visit from one of those B1Bs that frequent your sky... low profile Floppy, low profile -
- January 31, 2012 at 5:36 PM
Carlos, you are wreaking havoc on my psyche. Spout your ignospeak somewhere else, please.
And yes, Mr. Floppy was a wild burro at one time.
- January 31, 2012 at 6:05 PM
- Allen Hare said...
I just noticed that Mr. Floppy has a chunk missing out of his right ear. Looks like someone, or something, got a hold of him. It's probably been there all along, but I just now noticed it.
It all looks great, John. I'm wondering if you have anything in mind for that gyroscope....
- January 31, 2012 at 6:58 PM
- remmij said...
@Carlos - what the hades,dude - you ride a Jackalope, have you seen the kind of mayhem those things can cause? It took forever to get that smell out of the backseat of that '49 Desoto.
p.s. the number of problems government "solves" is far less than the number it creates... and the only "dimes" it has are those exacted from the people.
- February 2, 2012 at 10:32 PM
- sathya said...
I like Mr. Floppy.
- February 6, 2012 at 6:08 PM


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69. BUDDHA: Less is more
I found this anecdote floating around Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter and I thought it would make a nice, short comic. Sometimes I need a break from the heavy and deep quotes and just want to do something fun. Now, there's no actual proof the Buddha said this so I didn't use his name on the comic. If anyone has a definitive source for this, please let me know.
– While wasting time on YouTube I found this BBC documentary about the life of the Buddha which I thought you folks might be interested in.
– I changed my web hosting again overnight so I might have lost a few of your comments – I managed to reinstate a few but apologies if yours has disappeared.


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Brand Names: Atamet, Parcopa, Rytary, Sinemet, Sinemet CR
Generic Name: carbidopa and levodopa
- What is carbidopa and levodopa?
- What are the possible side effects of carbidopa and levodopa?
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- Where can I get more information?
What is carbidopa and levodopa?
Carbidopa and levodopa is a combination medicine used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease, such as muscle stiffness, tremors, spasms, and poor muscle control. Parkinson's disease may be caused by low levels of a chemical called dopamine (DOE pa meen) in the brain.
Levodopa is converted to dopamine in the brain. Carbidopa helps prevent the breakdown of levodopa before it can reach the brain and take effect.
Carbidopa and levodopa is also used to treat Parkinson symptoms caused by carbon monoxide poisoning or manganese intoxication.
Carbidopa and levodopa may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
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- uncontrolled muscle movements in your face (chewing, lip smacking, frowning, tongue movement, blinking or eye movement);
- worsening of tremors (uncontrolled shaking);
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- depression or suicidal thoughts; or
- severe nervous system reaction--very stiff (rigid) muscles, high fever, sweating, confusion, fast or uneven heartbeats, tremors, feeling like you might pass out.
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You should not use carbidopa and levodopa if you have narrow-angle glaucoma.
Do not use carbidopa and levodopa if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.
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What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking carbidopa and levodopa?
You should not use carbidopa and levodopa if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
- narrow-angle glaucoma.
Do not use carbidopa and levodopa if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.
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- a history of depression, mental illness, or psychosis.
People with Parkinson's disease may have a higher risk of skin cancer (melanoma). Talk to your doctor about this risk and what skin symptoms to watch for.
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
Carbidopa and levodopa can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
The carbidopa and levodopa disintegrating tablet may contain phenylalanine. Talk to your doctor before using this form of carbidopa and levodopa if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).
How should I take carbidopa and levodopa?
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Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Carbidopa and levodopa can be taken with or without food. Take your doses at regular intervals to keep a steady amount of the drug in your body at all times. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely.
Do not crush, chew, break, or open a carbidopa and levodopa capsule. Swallow it whole.
The tablet is sometimes broken in half to give the correct dose. Always swallow a whole or half tablet without chewing or crushing.
To take the orally disintegrating tablet (Parcopa):
- Keep the tablet in the bottle until you are ready to take it.
- Use dry hands to remove the tablet and place it on your tongue.
- Do not swallow the tablet whole. Allow it to dissolve in your mouth without chewing. Swallow several times as the tablet dissolves.
It may take up to several weeks of using carbidopa and levodopa before your symptoms improve. For best results, keep using the medication as directed. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after a few weeks of treatment. Also tell your doctor if the effects of this medication seem to wear off quickly in between doses.
If you use this medicine long-term, you may need frequent medical tests at your doctor's office.
This medicine can cause unusual results with certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using carbidopa and levodopa.
Do not stop using carbidopa and levodopa suddenly, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Ask your doctor how to safely stop using carbidopa and levodopa.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
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Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
What should I avoid while taking carbidopa and levodopa?
This medicine may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert. Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.
Avoid taking iron supplements or eating a diet that is high in protein (protein sources include meat, eggs, and cheese). These things can make it harder for your body to digest and absorb carbidopa and levodopa. Talk with your doctor or nutrition counselor about the best foods to eat while you are taking this medicine.
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Other drugs may interact with carbidopa and levodopa, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans placed veteran guard Steve Hutchinson on injured reserve because of an injured right knee and claimed guard Mitch Petrus off waivers from New England on Wednesday.
Hutchinson hurt his knee last week in a 24-10 loss to Houston and will have surgery Thursday. He becomes the fourth of Tennessee's five starting offensive linemen at the start of training camp placed on injured reserve with only left tackle Michael Roos still active. Roos did not practice Wednesday because of his own sore right knee.
The 6-foot-3 Petrus was a fifth-round pick from Arkansas by the Giants in 2010. He was waived by the Giants after the eighth week and signed by the Patriots on Nov. 13. He has played in 29 career games.
The Titans (4-8) visit Indianapolis (8-4) on Sunday.
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text: Cutting through all the Google I/O news is this update from Apple: today, Cupertino released iTunes version 11.0.3. This isn't just an incremental refresh, as several new features are on board, including an improved Songs View and the ability to view multi-disc albums as a single album. The update also brings enhancements to the MiniPlayer, such as a new album artwork view and a progress bar. Of course, those changes are accompanied by the usual performance improvements and bug fixes. You can get iTunes 11.0.3 now through Software Update.


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Publication Archive
This archive contains all documents published by cep over the last few years:
cepAdhoc: Incisive comment on current EU policy issues.
cepPolicyBrief: Concise 4-page reviews of EU proposals (Regulations, Directives, Green Papers, White Papers, Communications) – including a brief summary and economic and legal assessments.
cepInput: Impulse to current discussions of EU policies.
cepStudy: Comprehensive examination of EU policy proposals affecting the economy.
The EU patent is a third option flanking the national and the European patent and providing EU-wide patent protection. At the same time, a European patents court system is to be established. The aim of the EU patent is to provide applicants with an easier and cheaper EU-wide patent protection. With a court for European patents and EU patents, the solving of legal disputes on patent granting and patent infringements is to be more consistent and calculable as it avoids parallel proceedings before national courts.
Vertical agreements are entered into by companies operating in the production or distribution chain at different levels. Such agreements are generally prohibited, however, the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union provides for exemptions from the general prohibition. The Commission decides whether or not an exemption is given. In its Block Exemption Regulation in the Motor Vehicle Sector (EC) No. 1400/2002 and its Guidelines, the Commission is presenting the conditions according to which an agreement is deemed in line with competition law. Said Regulation will expire on 31 May 2010. At the end of last December the Commission has submitted a follow-up Draft Regulation and Draft Guidelines.
Under horizontal agreements, undertakings co-operate as competitors at the same level in the value-added chain. The Guidelines are intended to make it easier for undertakings to assess themselves whether or not their intended horizontal agreements infringe the ban on cartels of Art. 101(1) TFEU and whether an exemption applies. They contain general and agreement-specific explanations of the assessment of horizontal agreements for goods and services. The revised version contains also contains explanations on "information exchange" between undertakings which are relevant in terms of competition law.
The Commission intends to restrict the maximum repayable amount of EU deposit guarantee schemes to € 100,000 in future. Deposit guarantee schemes are being obliged to mutually grant loans.
In the middle of the financial crisis the Council and the European Parliament decided to increase the minimum coverage level to Euro 50,000 and – by the end of 2010 – up to 100,000. Issues such as the EU-wide harmonisation of the financing of deposit guarantee schemes and the establishment of a European deposit guarantee scheme were postponed to 2010.
The latest plans face substantial opposition. Several national parliaments intend to file a subsidiarity complaint, a procedure newly introduced by the Lisbon Treaty, in order to force the Commission to reassess the Proposal.
Pursuant to the Waste Framework Directive, the Commission is obliged to evaluate the management of bio-waste and, where necessary, to make proposals for action. According to the Commission, the existing EU waste legislation is adequate, but poorly implemented in several Member States. To this end, such Member States are to receive EU subsidies. Moreover, the Commission assesses whether or not minimum requirements for the management of bio-waste and quality standards for compost and digestate from bio-waste should be set.
The EU is to be entitled to monitor and avoid "macroeconomic imbalances" in and between Member States. Furthermore, it is to be entitled to carry out a "thematic surveillance" in order to ensure that Member States comply with the "Europe 2020 targets". A reform of the Stability and Growth Pact is to safeguard that Member States consolidate their state budgets sufficiently. In addition, the EU is to be entitled to coordinate the economic policies in Member States. To this end, a "European Semester" is to be established.
In its Green Paper "Adequate, sustainable and safe European pension systems", published on 7 July 2010, the Commission addresses all the challenges that pay-as-you-go and funded pension schemes are facing. With regard to the pay-as-you-go – usually public – systems, the Commission sees urgent need for action in order to tackle demographic change. Regarding funded systems, the Commission manly calls for EU-wide, harmonised regulation and supervision. The Commission's aim is to improve the sustainability and security of pension systems. Furthermore, the Commission is considering whether or not it should define "when" pension is adequate.
Since 2005 the framework of EU emission trading system (ETS) allows for certain stationary installations (e.g. for power and heat supply, for metal production and processing, for paper production and for the chemical industry) and, as of 2012, air traffic may emit greenhouse gases only if the operators possess the according allowances. Pursuant to the ETS Directive as of 2012 Member States must auction all allowances for aviation and as of 2013 for stationary installations which are not allocated free of charge. The submitted Regulation Draft affects the timing, administration and other aspects of auctioning of these greenhouse gas emission allowances.
Research and development agreements can stipulate provisions on the partial outsourcing of R&D activities, R&D co-operations or the common distribution and marketing of jointly developed products. Thus they can increase efficiency, lower costs and intensify the exchange of ideas and experience. The revised version of the Block Exemption Regulation for research & development agreements provides for a new exemption condition, namely that, prior to starting an R&D, all parties must disclose their existing and pending rights in intellectual property. Moreover, the Commission extends the scope of "hardcore restrictions" for both, the passive and active distribution.


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which one?
Many of you are probably familiar with the classic Uten Silo organizer and while I am a fan I also like this metal one from House Doctor. I don't know which I prefer better of the two but I was wanting to order one for my work room.
Which one do you prefer?
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Uten Silo! :)ReplyDelete
the metal one!ReplyDelete
I love them both! I have the Utensilo in the craft room and have made an Urban garden in the house doctor, which is hanging in the kitchen. Tough choice :-)ReplyDelete
I would prefer the House Doctor's version, it has got a lovely industrial vibe! :)ReplyDelete
I think for you, the metal one. xReplyDelete
Oooh, hard choise, but I would go for the Uten Silo. Lovely!ReplyDelete
I think the metal adds a nice texture to a minimal space!ReplyDelete
They are both excellent, but I marginally prefer the metal one!ReplyDelete
I like them both, but I would go for the Uten Silo! It´s a classic!ReplyDelete
Love the metal one. It's raw and industrial... like it can handle anything you dish out!ReplyDelete
House Doctor! It will add great contrast to your white walls : )ReplyDelete
House Doctor. The compartments are far more universal than the Uten Silo - better over the long haul. Plus: metal > plastic.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 12, 2013
The real Uten Silo, as the other one is just a copy :)ReplyDelete
The purity of the white one is enchanting, but metal is fun and sturdy. No mistakes here, just pick one they're both good. :-)ReplyDelete
Wow, the metal one is really great. I love it. Would fit perfectly to my metal locker :)ReplyDelete
I would have chosen Uten Silo. That one is timeless.ReplyDelete
Oh white for sure. Would look great on a white wall. xReplyDelete
I'd go for the Uten Silo (but a large one). Such a classic en so simple.ReplyDelete
Uten.Silo!! Never get tired of it... It´s a classic! And in the future you could also place it in the child's room ;)ReplyDelete
I have the white big uten silo and it is so great! I would never trade it with the metal one...ReplyDelete
The metal one!!! I want one too!!!! Have a beautiful day!ReplyDelete
White, more modern :)ReplyDelete
hmm, the white...=)ReplyDelete
I would say the metal one! Like the design better and metal would be a great contrast on your white walls! And if you're done with the metal, you could also DIY/transform it into a white one, without a doubt ;)ReplyDelete
xx Sofie
Thought the House Doctor one is great, my choice will go for the classic and timeless Uten.silo: it'll stay with you forever! Though, such a pity is so highly expensive, isn't it?ReplyDelete
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I would have to say Uten Silo. You will probably get tired of the other one before the classic original :)ReplyDelete
The metal one ;))ReplyDelete
steel one will look better in your office, I think.ReplyDelete
new to your blog but I vote 100% for the uten.silo! the lines are so much more beautiful; it's a classic.ReplyDelete
I would go for Uten Silo. It's so pretty and timeless! :)ReplyDelete
Have a great week!
I really like your blog.
the white one!!ReplyDelete
I prefer the white one.ReplyDelete
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Since our founding in 1982, we have never cancelled a tour due to weather.
One week before the day of your overnight trip or tour, we'll send you an itinerary detailing departures, pick-ups, and each day's events so you can plan accordingly. Day trips are sent 3 days prior. Seats are assigned in order of booking. Boarding begins 20 minutes prior to departure.
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About ABW
- About ISA The Internal Security Agency (Agencja Bezpieczeństwa Wewnętrznego) is a government institution which protects the internal security of the Republic of Poland and its citizens. Its primary objective is to know as much and as early as possible in order to effectively neutralise threats to the State's internal security.
- Our powers The scope of tasks given to the ABW was complemented by a number of operational and investigative powers. In carrying out their tasks specified by statute, ABW officers have the same investigative powers as the Police under the Code of Criminal Procedure.
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- Our Mission The Agencja Bezpieczeństwa Wewnętrznego (Internal Security Agency) is a government institution which, under Polish law, is responsible for the internal security of the Republic of Poland.
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Alternative Rockers "The Spill Canvas" Coming to CantonWednesday, August 27th, 2008
CANTON – SUNY Canton will be hosting popular alternative rockers The Spill Canvas on Friday, Sept. 5, at the Canton Pavilion on Lincoln Street.
Doors open for The Spill Canvas with special guests The Trapps at 6 p.m.
The Spill Canvas is a South Dakota foursome who has toured with the bands Motion City Soundtrack, Straylight Run, Mae and The Plain White T's, and performed at venues including The Bamboozle in New Jersey and in the Vans Warped Tour.
According to the band's biography, lead singer Nick Thomas is described as a noticeably talented, quietly charming, and extraordinarily friendly next door neighbor type who grew from his experiences of hometown success.
The band has produced four albums since 2002, the most recent of which hit the Billboard 200 charts. The Spill Canvas was named one of the Bands to Watch in 2007 according to Alternative Press. Though no longer the guy next door, they have preserved the sensibility of their humble beginnings and are highly-devoted to their fans.
The concert is one of many of the college's student activities lined up for the fall semester. The events are sponsored by the Student Cooperative Alliance and the College Union Board, the college's student government organizations. Future activities include the college's Fall Festival and Family Weekend beginning Sept 26.
Tickets are on sale at the SUNY Canton Bookstore, Northern Music & Video, or by phone at 315-386-7623. Advance tickets are $10 for SUNY Canton students, $15 for the general public, and $20 the day of the show.
Media inquiries should be directed to Gregory Kie, Media Relations Coordinator, or call 315/386-7528.


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When is someone going to make a reality TV show about life at retailer Abercrombie & Fitch? The racy clothier (and public company) continues to have more than its fair share of outrageous accusations and legal suits. The latest drama is a lawsuit filed by the pilot of Abercrombie's corporate jet, Michael Bustin, who claims he was replaced by a younger man. The claim is part of his age discrimination suit that alleges Abercrombie & Fitch prefers younger people – yet another in a growing list of complaints.
The documents filed for the lawsuit make for thrilling reading. Bustin gives an insider's view of Abercrombie & Fitch's oddly secretive corporate culture and vaguely culty ways. He includes details of life aboard CEO Mike Jeffries's corporate jet, on which the flight attendants are male models and everything is rigorously managed to alarming levels of micromanagement.
The 47-page in-flight instruction manual spares no detail, including the seating arrangement of the CEO's dogs and the precise temperature at which the crew may wear winter coats. The flight crew/models onboard must respond to the CEO by saying "No problem"; other phrases, including "Sure" or "Just a minute" are verboten. Stuff like this would make a great TV show, but for a public company, this sort of PR is a headache.
The PR Verdict: "D" (PR Problematic) for Abercrombie &Fitch. CEOs should always be worried about tales from the corporate jet.
The PR Takeaway: Times have changed, and the imperious CEO is out of fashion. For a firm that has so closely monitored its marketing image, there is something genuinely puzzling about the scant attention paid to its corporate profile. The business page headlines regarding A&F have focused for some time on lawsuits and declining sales. For CEO Mike Jeffries, this can only mean trouble. If A&F were a private company, the heat might be lower, but as the file of media cuttings thickens, the life of the controversial CEO inevitably shortens. It's a PR lesson Jeffries may want to learn sooner rather than later. To read more, click here.


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Trent, Council of, 1545–47, 1551–52, 1562–63, 19th ecumenical council of the Roman Catholic Church, convoked to meet the crisis of the Protestant Reformation. Earlier efforts at reforming the church had already produced the Fifth Lateran Council (1512–17), but it had proved ineffectual. The rise of Lutheranism brought forth a church-wide reaction that was strongly anti-Lutheran. It hoped for a new council, and when Paul III was elected pope in 1534 such a council seemed assured (see Counter Reformation). The obstacles, however, took 10 years to overcome, for now that a known reformer was pope, those opposing reform were not eager for a meeting.
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| 12°C Belfast
A woman is being held by police on suspicion of murdering her four-year-old daughter and twin sons aged three.
Tania Clarence, 42, cared full-time for the three children, who are understood to have suffered from a life-limiting genetic condition, while their father Gary worked as a director at City bank Investec.
Police were called to their large semi-detached home in New Malden, south London, where they found the bodies last night
Officers are not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths.
A Scotland Yard spokesman said that a 42-year-old woman was taken to hospital for treatment to minor injuries before being discharged and arrested.
An elder child, thought to be around seven or eight years old, was also living at the house but was in good health.
Mr Clarence, who trained as a solicitor before going into banking, was not at home at the time of the deaths but is understood to have been informed about the tragedy.
Originally from South Africa, the family moved to the wealthy suburb around a year ago and carried out a major refurbishment of the home, which included installing a lift.
Police have not given a cause of death for the three children, but said post-mortem examinations will be carried out in due course.
A poignant makeshift memorial with two teddy bears, bouquets of flowers, pot plants and a child's skipping rope were laid on the driveway of the house by a police officer.
Uniformed officers were standing guard on the doorstep while scenes-of-crime officers were seen leaving the property carrying evidence bags.
Officers said they are trying to speak to members of the extended family to find out what happened.
Neighbours spoke of their shock at the news of the children's deaths, describing the family as "really, really lovely people".
Michele Bacchus, 38, a mother of two who lives nearby in Thetford Road, said two "very, very upset" relatives of the Clarence family had asked to use her toilet last night , around an hour after four police cars and an ambulance had appeared in the road.
The women, one in her 30s and the other in her 50s, said they had come from Cobham, Surrey.
One had a South African accent and the other was too upset to speak, Ms Bacchus said.
"We heard a commotion and we saw lights and four police cars came up and one ambulance and a few other cars.
"We came outside to see what was going on and two other neighbours came out," she said.
"A little while later my partner was outside having a cigarette and two women came up and asked if they could use the lavatory. One was fairly young and very, very upset, she could not speak."
Retired nurse and health visitor Joy Devis, 86, said that the news of the children's deaths was a "huge surprise and shock".
"They are a delightful couple, they seemed to be very happy," she said.
"Their children were super, lovely children. They were very happy, there was a very nice atmosphere there."
Ethel Winstanley, who lives opposite the couple, said she met them last summer and congratulated them on the "transformation" of the house in Thetford Road following its refurbishment.
She said: "We went across to say 'congratulations, you have made the street look wonderful'."
Mr Clarence has worked at Investec, an international banking and asset management firm, for 15 years.
He specialises in healthcare and leads a team which advises clients on buying and selling companies, raising money and strategic reviews.
The company said in a statement: "Gary Clarence is a valued colleague and has worked with us for many years.
"We do not know the facts at this time but our thoughts are with the Clarence family.
"We are doing all that we can to help Gary and his eldest child and ask that their privacy is respected."
A Scotland Yard spokesman said: "The three children - a girl aged four and two boys aged three - were pronounced dead at the scene. Next of kin have been informed.
"The woman, aged 42, was taken to hospital for treatment to minor injuries and later discharged.
"She was arrested on suspicion of murder and taken into custody at a south London station where she remains.
"The Homicide and Major Crime Command is investigating and an incident room has opened in Sutton under Detective Chief Inspector Diane Tudway.
"Detectives are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident."


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- two contracts of questionable ethics and effectiveness – one for the wine kiosks, the other for 'courtesy' training
- the embarrassing public failure of the wine kiosks (and a clumsy attempt to cover up a strongly negative internal review of the idea)
- a disastrous install of a $66 million inventory system that led to a gross overbuy of inventory (which then had to be stored in trailers in summer heat) and a shutdown of licensee
deliveriespickups (the PLCB doesn't deliver...what was I thinking?!) for a week
- a still-simmering corruption debacle at the Philadelphia warehouse in which over 20 employees were suspended (and another cover-up)
- a complete fiasco over beer registration raids on three Philadelphia bars that led to very uncomplimentary hearings on the subject
- a frustrating inability to promptly close nuisance bars
- and a baffling failure to turn significant 'profits' with a police-enforced monopoly on sales of wine and spirits
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Retail Booze Privatization: why HB11 doesn't cut it
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Don't forget about the absurdity of the current licensing system; a liquor license in Williamsport will cost you $100,000, if you can find one for sale, zero dollars of which goes to the state/taxpayers. The sate will get around $700, for the transfer fee. Why was this system ever started? Why can a license be bought and sold like a commodity? Why are there quotas on how many can be issued? How will businesses be able to afford them if they're auctioned off to the highest bidder, as HB11 proposes? Why not just issue a license, like any other, that comes directly from the state, and disappears when it's no longer valid? This system must be changed!
- November 6, 2011 at 9:39 AM
- Rich said...
As far as the police-enforced monopoly is concerned, I could care less. I agree that in principal it is wrong, but I also feel that currently, people scoff at it. Not to mention that under a properly crafted privitization effort, it shouldn't be a big issue because it should open up better competition in the state.
The taxes suck. This is a huge deal breaker for me. They need to figure out the tax issues to make it affordable or again they will shoot themselves in the foot and drive even more business out of the state, then noone will want to buy here and they will be forced to enforce the border laws.
The license structure is limited in order to drive up the "bidding" on licenses. It's all an economics game to make the bill look good financially. Personally, I don't think the number of licenses should be limited and there should be a fixed cost on the license, set by the state. If you want to open up shop, you simply buy a license from the state and they are obligated to sell it to you. I think the bid system is crazy. Honestly, in this day and age, who cares how many licenses there are out there?
- November 7, 2011 at 8:23 AM
- Lew Bryson said...
Rich, on the monopoly...how close do you live to a border over which are good liquor stores? I'm in NJ in 15 minutes, for instance. What's weird, though, is that even though there are only 620 State Stores in the whole of PA, there are FOUR within ten minutes of my house. And I still like to go to NJ instead.
But really, the taxes sucking are the whole point about the monopoly. The monopoly is why they can get away with the taxes sucking. But as I say again and again: high excise taxes (on booze, smokes, whatever) are simply a government subsidy for smuggling...
- November 7, 2011 at 8:52 AM